Watford & West Herts Chamber of Commerce brings local businesses, charities and community organisations together. We help our members make the right connections, grow, and play their part in the place they work.
140+
years supporting local business
300+
members across Watford and West Hertfordshire
50+
events every year
Who we are
We are a small, dynamic team with big ambitions for our members. The Chamber has been part of business life in Watford for more than 140 years, and today it is run as a project of Watford & Three Rivers Trust (W3RT), a local charity. That link sets us apart: our members are connected not only to each other, but to the charities and community organisations that make this county work so well.
We believe that people buy from people. So we put our energy into introductions, conversations and relationships, because that is where business really gets done.
What we do
Connect
Meet the right people
Relaxed, informal events and personal introductions that put you in front of the people you want to meet.
- Networking
- Events
- Introductions & connections
- Local business community
Grow
Advice and support
You run your business; we are here to advise, share what we know and help you get noticed.
- Business support
- Digital support
- Visibility
- Knowledge & skills
Champion
Have your voice heard
We speak up for local business with the people who shape our area.
- Advocacy
- Representation
- Local government engagement
- Business voice
Social Value
Do good, locally
Through our link with the charity sector, we help members turn good intentions into real impact.
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- Environmental, social & governance (ESG)
- Community impact
- Sustainability
Recognition
Celebrate success
We shine a light on what our members achieve.
- Awards
- Testimonials
- Success stories
- Milestones
See our events See member benefits
What we stand for
Inclusion, equality and sustainability guide everything we do. We want a business community where everyone is welcome, and where doing well and doing good go together.
- Bring local businesses together and give them a stronger voice.
- Create more business for local companies.
- Help local businesses employ and develop local people.
- Connect business with charities, schools and community groups.
- Make a positive difference to our communities and our environment.
Who our members are
Our members come from every sector and are every size: start-ups, freelancers and the self-employed, small and medium-sized companies, large corporates and global organisations, alongside charities, community interest companies, schools and colleges.
That mix is the point. Some of the most valuable connections our members make are with organisations they would never otherwise have met.
Come and meet us
Find out what the Chamber could do for your organisation, or get to know the people behind it.